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No ban for teacher who 'pulled a sickie' for Portugal stag do getaway
Schools
Joe Wilson told his boss at Listerdale Junior Academy in Rotherham, South Yorkshire that he wouldn't be coming in to school as he was 'up all night being sick' – but a tribunal found he was actually on a stag do in Lisbon
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Major update for Irish schools after uproar over SNA cuts
Education
Earlier this year around 194 schools across the country received letters stating they would lose SNAs
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Irish teenagers miss an average of 10 school days each year due to stress, survey shows
Secondary school
Exams, schoolwork and homework were found to be the greatest sources of stress to children
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Liverpool teacher banned from classroom after sending 2am emails to pupils
Education
Jennifer Farron was employed at St John Bosco Arts College for almost eight years before being banned
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Tributes flood in for teen girl, 14, found dead at home after shocking tragedy
Mental health
Adriana Retyte died in hospital just two days after paramedics desperately tried to save her life in her family home
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'Wonderful' Irish teacher dies after bus crash as tributes pour in
Education
Fiona Holland has tragically died after being hit by a bus
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Minister not putting 'brake' on medical students travelling abroad with proposed scheme to keep workers in Ireland
Education
Minister James Lawless said his department is currently examining ways to keep more healthcare professionals in the country
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Ulster University job cuts as up to 450 posts at risk in £25m savings plan
Education
Staff were informed that up to 450 jobs are at risk as the university operating on a £20.2m deficit seeks to make £25m in savings amid concerns over higher education funding
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Schools set to reopen Monday but disruption 'likely' for bus services amid fuel protests
Schools
Parents across Ireland have been warned that school bus disruption is likely when schools reopen after the Easter holidays on Monday due to ongoing fuel protests and shortages.
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40% of parents with children in religious schools would prefer non-denominational approach
Education
A new survey by the Department of Education has found that a large proportion of parents want change
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Irish school days should be shortened, say TDs pushing for Finland style model
Education
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education has outlined how Irish schools should work towards a similar curriculum to Finland
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Education Minister makes 'no apology' for department's projected overspend
Education
A TD has said they are 'deeply concerned' other departments will have to foot the bill
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Students injured and one person dead after school attack in Chile
Education
Several students are said to be injured in the attack at the Bishop Silva Lezaeta Institute in Chile
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Coco's Law: All that every parent needs to know as mum hails 'brilliant' online bullying legislation
Bullying
A new lesson on Coco’s law has been launched as part of the Garda Schools Programme
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Hot school meal providers 'overwhelmed' as report calls for action on €3.20 price
Education
More money may need to be spent on the scheme for meals to be nutritious and of a high standard, says a new review
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Meningitis B survivor who 'blacked out' anxious about return to normal life
Meningitis
Keeleigh Goodwin was so sick she blacked out and fell unconscious on her bathroom floor
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Student accommodation strategy to 'unlock' college-owned land for development
Housing
The National Student Accommodation Strategy 2026-2035 sets out "a multi-annual plan to urgently deliver new student accommodation", including through State-financed, purpose-built student accommodation on public or private lands
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'My daughter was found unconscious after horrendous meningitis seizure'
Meningitis
Keeleigh Goodwin was found in her shared accommodation and rushed to hospital
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Cork schoolteacher struck off over false qualifications in job applications
Teachers
An inquiry panel of the Teaching Council also ruled that James Clancy – a teacher from Cork – cannot apply to have his name restored to the register for a minimum of 10 years
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Survivors of industrial schools can now apply for €3k support following 51-night hunger strike
Child abuse
Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton announced today that survivors can now receive the support agreed to by activists
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National Council for Special Education apologises for handling of SNA review
Education
Chief executive of the NCSE appeared in front of an Oireachtas committee on Education and Youth on Thursday morning
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Schools warn of dangerous social media trend telling children 'remain in groups'
Schools
The trend was reportedly shared on social media in London involving "red vs blue school wars" online posts
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Government U-turn saves Special Needs Assistants from axe this year
Department of Education
Vulnerable children will not lose their Special Needs Assistants for this school year
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Education Minister confirms no SNA reductions from September - 'I've listened'
Education
The Department of Education had last week paused a review of SNA allocations and redeployment after a public backlash and outcry from opposition TDs, teachers, parents and trade unions
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